Description
The role:
We are seeking a Senior with a strong technical background in fund accounting within the financial services industry. The successful candidate will have a solid understanding of the challenges and trends impacting the asset management sector and will play a key role in delivering high-quality work across a range of client engagements.
This role is suited to a motivated individual who enjoys hands-on delivery, developing technical expertise, and working collaboratively within project teams. The Senior will work closely with FAAS colleagues and senior personnel within Grant Thornton, supporting clients across multiple engagements while continuing to build their own technical and professional skill set.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide fund accounting support to clients across a range of projects and engagements, including supplementing client fund accounting teams
* Assist in the preparation and review of NAV calculations and related processes, in line with engagement requirements
* Support clients with fund launches, system migrations, and onboarding of new funds
* Perform detailed reconciliations between Prime Brokers, Custodians, and fund administration systems, including investigation and resolution of breaks
* Assist in improving NAV production and fund administration processes, including timelines, controls, and documentation
* Support the development of management information, KPIs, and reporting using existing tools and systems
* Prepare engagement-related documentation, including process documents, reconciliation templates, and project materials
* Act as a technical contributor within areas of prior experience, supporting overall client delivery
* Provide day-to-day support and guidance to junior team members as required
Key Requirements:
* Strong technical understanding of fund accounting and fund administration processes within the asset management sector
* Proven experience in fund accounting, with the ability to discuss technical matters confidently with clients and internal teams
* End-to-end NAV calculation experience with a clear understanding of each component of the NAV process
* Experience in reconciliations, including design, execution, and analysis
* Exposure to a range of fund types and structures such as Mutual Funds, UCITS, ICAVs, Private Equity, REITs, SPVs, and Hedge Funds (advantageous)
* Familiarity with fund administration systems and an understanding of fund setup processes (advantageous)
* Awareness of financial reporting requirements and processes within funds (beneficial)
* Ability to analyse client operating environments and identify opportunities for process improvement
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
* Interest in developing deeper technical expertise within fund accounting
Experience, Skills and Attributes
* Solid knowledge of the financial services and asset management industry, gained in practice or industry
* Appropriate professional qualification (or working towards one) in accounting or a related discipline
* Typically 2 -3 years' relevant experience in fund accounting, ideally within a consulting firm, fund administrator, or asset manager
* Experience working on project-based engagements in dynamic client environments
* Strong attention to detail with a structured and organised approach to work
* Effective communicator with good report writing and Excel skills
* Ability to work independently on assigned tasks while collaborating effectively within a team
* Willingness to support and guide junior team members on a day-to-day basis
* Proactive, reliable, and motivated, with a strong commitment to client service
* Energy, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude toward new challenges